Two things to do BEFORE you invest money On Foundation Restoration
2 things to do BEFORE you invest money - Thing One: Examine your downspouts and gutters. A blocked rain gutter or damaged downspout can be the downfall of any basement. Envision pointing a fire hose at your basement wall ... yes, it's that bad. Make certain your downspout is leading about 5-10 feet far from the house and past the point that your grade slopes down. If you can't stand the look of it, grab your strongest child, get a shovel, and have them bury it; since taking it off isn't an option. Thing 2: Check your grade. If your landscaping is sloping toward your house (even in one location) all the storm water is going to head best to it and form a puddle against your foundation ... even if the wind is blowing the other method. Don't think me? Ask Murphy. If you have a problem with the walkway or driveway sloping in, there is a process called "Piece jacking" that will raise these locations by pumping material underneath them.
Still getting water? Alrig...